8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 6, 2006

CKE RESTAURANTS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-11313	33-0602639
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
6307 Carpinteria Ave., Ste. A, Carpinteria, California		93013
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (805) 745-7500

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
	Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
SIGNATURE
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT 99.1

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

     On October 6, 2006, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Board of Directors has declined to accept Mr. Matthew Goldfarb’s tendered resignation from the Board of Directors. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and is hereby incorporated by reference. This information, including Exhibit 99.1, shall be deemed to be “furnished” in accordance with SEC release numbers 33-8216 and 34-47583.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (c) Exhibits:

          99.1 Press release, dated October 6, 2006, issued by CKE Restaurants, Inc.

SIGNATURE

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	CKE RESTAURANTS, INC.
Date: October 10, 2006	/s/ Theodore Abajian
	Theodore Abajian
	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release, dated October 6, 2006, issued by CKE Restaurants, Inc.

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

Contact: John Beisler
Vice President — Investor Relations
CKE Restaurants, Inc.
805-745-7750

CKE RESTAURANTS, INC. ANNOUNCES MATTHEW GOLDFARB
TO REMAIN ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS

     CARPINTERIA, Calif. — October 6, 2006 — CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR), announced today that, following recent personnel changes at Pirate Capital, LLC, the Company’s Board of Directors has declined to accept Mr. Matthew Goldfarb’s tendered resignation from the Board. In connection with his appointment to the Company’s Board, Mr. Goldfarb entered into an agreement with the Company that required Mr. Goldfarb to tender his resignation from the Board at such time as he is no longer affiliated with Pirate Capital LLC, a significant stockholder in the Company. On September 28, 2006, Mr. Goldfarb ceased serving in his position as a director and senior investment analyst at Pirate Capital.

     In declining to accept Mr. Goldfarb’s resignation, Andrew F. Puzder, president and chief executive officer, commented that “Matt has provided valuable input since his appointment, and the Board looks forward to his continued contribution.”

     Mr. Goldfarb was appointed as a director on June 27, 2006, and his term expires at the 2007 annual stockholders’ meeting.

     As of the second fiscal quarter ended Aug. 14, 2006, CKE Restaurants, Inc., through its subsidiaries, had a total of 3,131 franchised, licensed or company-operated restaurants in

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43 states and in 13 countries, including 1,072 Carl’s Jr.^® restaurants, 1,945 Hardee’s^® restaurants and 98 La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill^® restaurants.

SAFE HARBOR DISCLOSURE

     Matters discussed in this news release contain forward-looking statements relating to future plans and developments, financial goals and operating performance that are based on management’s current beliefs and assumptions. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that are often difficult to predict, are beyond the Company’s control and which may cause results to differ materially from expectations. Factors that could cause the Company’s results to differ materially from those described include, but are not limited to, whether or not restaurants will be closed and the number of restaurant closures, consumers’ concerns or adverse publicity regarding the Company’s products, the effectiveness of operating initiatives and advertising and promotional efforts (particularly at the Hardee’s brand), changes in economic conditions or prevailing interest rates, changes in the price or availability of commodities, availability and cost of energy, workers’ compensation and general liability premiums and claims experience, changes in the Company’s suppliers’ ability to provide quality and timely products to the Company, delays in opening new restaurants or completing remodels, severe weather conditions, the operational and financial success of the Company’s franchisees, franchisees’ willingness to participate in the Company’s strategies, the availability of financing for the Company and its franchisees, unfavorable outcomes in litigation, changes in accounting policies and practices, effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, new legislation or government regulation (including environmental laws), the availability of suitable locations and terms for the sites designated for development, and other factors as discussed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

     Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward- looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law or the rules of the New York Stock Exchange.

SOURCE CKE Restaurants, Inc.

CONTACT: John Beisler, Vice President — Investor Relations, CKE Restaurants, Inc.,
+1-805-745-7750